| Cork flooring is a type of floor you may want to | | | | with vinyl and is ideal for use in any room, even |
| consider for your home. While it is not the most | | | | bathrooms and kitchens. The vinyl enhanced cork |
| well known type of flooring, or even the most | | | | is available in many different shades to suit any |
| popular, it is definitely worth checking out. These | | | | style. There is also waxed cord, which works |
| days, many people are concerned about the | | | | wonderfully in living rooms and areas that receive |
| health of the environment and want to use | | | | heavy foot traffic. If you want something that |
| sustainable materials in the building and design of | | | | looks more formal, consider waxed cork floors. It |
| their home. The reason cork is sustainable is | | | | looks just like natural cork, but has an extra layer |
| because the bark from the cork tree that is used | | | | of protection against grime and damage. Resin |
| grows back within a reasonable amount of time | | | | infused cork flooring also protects and shines, and |
| and the tree continues to live. | | | | is ideal for both formal and informal areas of the |
| You can find this material in both tile form and | | | | home. |
| larger segments to create different looks. | | | | As you can see there are many reasons to think |
| Regardless of whether you go for sheets or tiles, | | | | about installing cork flooring in your home. Always |
| you will be amazed at the wide range of finishes | | | | choose a professional contractor who has |
| and stains that can be applied to the cork to give | | | | experience with this material and how to best |
| it a certain color and texture along with protection. | | | | install it. Taking care of your flooring should be |
| Some homeowners do prefer natural cork that | | | | quite easy, and depends on the finish or lack of |
| has not been treated with any synthetic | | | | finish you have chosen. One thing is for sure, |
| materials, but there are some good reasons to | | | | many can appreciate the natural beauty and |
| think about treated cork flooring. | | | | sustainable nature of cork in the home. |
| Some cork used for flooring purposes is infused | | | | |